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701 Texas Avenue, Downtown Houston, Houston, TX 77002, United States of America – Show map
Excellent location – rated 9.2/10! (score from 311 reviews)
Rated by guests after their stay at The Lancaster Hotel.
Wonderful historic hotel with fabulous location. They did some modern renovations but kept the historic charm. The staff was so friendly and helpful. I plan on staying there every time.
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Our favorite Houston hotel for over a decade.
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Great location, will definitely stay here again! Super breakfast buffet and free.
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Outstanding service, friendly, helpful staff.
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Great location, friendly staff, comfortable rooms, fast and reliable wi-fi, ample power outlets. The best of a boutique hotel, the best of a business hotel.
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Good location for theaters. Very friendly staff and comforting place to spend several days.
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Shower, bed, silence.... Bob, in the bar makes a wicked chocolate martini; I think my wife had ten.
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Checked in around 7pm...the lady at the desk was so nice ...made a reservation at restaurant ....she was just the nicest ...dinner lovely...breakfast good...room lovely!
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The bed was very comfortable!
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The comfort of the bed was wonderful, the shower was also great. I enjoyed the wines in the afternoons.
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In the lively Theater District of Houston, Texas, this boutique hotel is listed as a Texas Historical Landmark and a Historic Hotel of America. The hotel features free Wi-Fi and an intimate dining experience at the Bistro, which serves contemporary American cuisine.
Elegantly furnished guest rooms at The Lancaster Hotel have a sitting area with a sofa and flat-screen TV. A work desk and ironing facilities are also provided.
Guests can also enjoy complimentary coffee and a local newspaper in the lobby. Town car service to local attractions and a multilingual concierge service are available.
A hot breakfast buffet is available daily. Dining is available 24 hours per day at the Lions Den on site.
The Houston Museum District is 3 miles from the hotel. The George R. Brown Convention Center is within a 5-minute drive of the property.
Downtown Houston is highly rated by guests for: Theater, Bars, Live Music
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Golf Course (within 2 miles), Massage
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Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast in the Room, Snack Bar, Special Diet Meals (upon request)
Public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 30 per day.
Room Service, Airport Shuttle (surcharge), 24-Hour Front Desk, Express Check-in/Check-out, Baggage Storage, ATM on site, Concierge Service, Dry Cleaning, Shoeshine, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Business Center, Fax/Photocopying, VIP Room Facilities, Honeymoon Suite
Newspapers, Safe, Non-smoking Rooms, Facilities for Disabled Guests, Family Rooms, Elevator, Heating, Hypoallergenic room available, All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private), Air Conditioning
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All children are welcome.
All children under 17 years stay free of charge when using existing beds.
Any additional older children or adults are charged USD 15 per person per night when using existing beds.
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The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa
Latest Booking: January 24 There are 3 people looking at this hotel.
This downtown Houston hotel is half a mile from Minute Maid Park, home of the Astros baseball team. This hotel offers free downtown shuttle service and a rooftop swimming pool.
Score from 228 reviews
In downtown Houston, this luxury hotel is a 5-minute walk from Minute Maid Park, home to the Houston Astros baseball team. It features a gym, free Wi-Fi and restaurant.
Score from 126 reviews
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In the heart of downtown Houston, steps from major attractions, restaurants and businesses, this private club-like hotel features contemporary accommodations with many of today's modern conveniences.
Score from 499 reviews
Very good
Hotel ICON, Autograph Collection Just one mile from downtown Houston, this luxury hotel features BALANCE Urban Spa and a hot tub. Minute Maid Park, home of the Houston Astros, is a 5 minute drive away.
Score from 102 reviews
Wonderful historic hotel with fabulous location. They did some modern renovations but kept the historic charm. The staff was so friendly and helpful. I plan on staying there every time.
There was nothing I didn't like about my experience at the Lancaster.
Great location, will definitely stay here again! Super breakfast buffet and free.
Location and facilities were good. All staff was good except for one pregnant conciege.
Slow Wi-fi
Outstanding service, friendly, helpful staff.
Great location, friendly staff, comfortable rooms, fast and reliable wi-fi, ample power outlets. The best of a boutique hotel, the best of a business hotel.
Nothing, really.
Good location for theaters. Very friendly staff and comforting place to spend several days.
Shower, bed, silence.... Bob, in the bar makes a wicked chocolate martini; I think my wife had ten.
The strange, bottom heavy Santa Claus.
Russell, the funny and kind guy!, he made my everyday with his peculiar way he is!!
Checked in around 7pm...the lady at the desk was so nice ...made a reservation at restaurant ....she was just the nicest ...dinner lovely...breakfast good...room lovely!
Great location, great value, great service! Will definitely be booking here again:)
They provide free car sending customers to their destination within three miles distanced.
The comfort of the bed was wonderful, the shower was also great. I enjoyed the wines in the afternoons.
I found the rooms to be rather small. We were told we would have a 12 floor room but we were given a 10th floor room. The windows were so dirty that I could not even take pictures of the view that had. I found the room service to rather expensive and not enough food for the price.
The service, was both warm and professional. From the valet, to the front desk clerk, the restaurant staff and the bartender. Well done. The bed was extremely comfortable including the silky sheets and nice pillows. The climate control worked nicely and was quiet. The robes were thick, soft and cozy. I appreciated that they gave us two free bottles of water, free in room coffee and mints on our pillow. The small touches really make a difference, when many other hotels cut corners. I would definitely stay there again and recommend The Lancaster to others.
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Welcoming staff. Nicely appointed rooms; very comfortable beds with lovely fresh linens. Bar and restaurant service was excellent. Shuttle service to Amtrak station. Would highly recommend to those who prefer a more traditional-style hotel as compared with the big 'chain' hotels.
The bedroom was very nice and spacious, with a big comfy bed and a lovely clean, new bathroom. The windows had a second glazing so there was no street noise.
Breakfast was ok, there was choice on cereals, fruit, toast and some cooked breakfast, but we expected a bit more. There wasn't a fitness suite or pool. The valet parking was a bit expensive.
The location was good for business people. It was also within walking distance of theatres, restaurants and the historic district.
The hotel staff were not particularly friendly or helpful. They were not knowledgeable about what was available for tourists to do in Houston. They told us there were no tours to the Space Centre and we then found a brochure in reception advertising a tour. The restaurant staff were also offhand. The breakfast was very average and dishes were not replaced. We were not tempted to have dinner there.
nice comfy rooms, soft beds, good breakfast
reservation mix up
Location was great and was near several restaurants (within walking distance). The hotel itself had a lot of character. My room was a little small, but it was very clean and modern. I will be inclined to stay here again next time I'm in Houston.
Lovely hotel, small but big on amenities such as beautiful and large rooms, super comfortable beds,great bathroom shower and tasteful decor. exceptional staff; helpful and genuinely fun .the car service was such a plus and close to the metra line.Breakfast included and cafe staff were super. Historical place ( loved the murals and the history books in the lounge)
no health club onsite . ( but access to one across the street)


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The Massachusetts Sentencing Commission was established in April, 1994, by the "truth in sentencing" law, Chapter 432 of the Acts of 1993. The provisions creating the commission and establishing its mandates were revised and codified as M.G.L. c. 211E. The commission consists of fifteen members, including three judges, three prosecutors, and three defense counsel, along with representatives from the Executive Office of Public Safety, the Massachusetts Sheriff's Association, the Department of Correction, the Parole Board, the Office of the Commissioner of Probation, and the Victim Witness Assistance Board. The commission members were appointed in the spring of 1994 and held their first organizational meeting in June, 1994.
The mission of the Sentencing Commission is to promote truth in sentencing by formulating uniform sentencing policies, developing systematic sentencing guidelines, and integrating intermediate sanctions within the sentencing guidelines.
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In April 1996, the commission submitted its Report to the General Court, culminating an intense two-year effort of research, debate, and deliberations. The result is a comprehensive and balance set of sentencing guidelines that will provide greater uniformity and certainty in sentencing so that victims and offenders alike will understand the meaning and effect of the sentence imposed. The guidelines are intended to promote fairness and reduce disparity while preserving that degree of judicial discretion necessary to fashion the sentence appropriate for the individual offender and the specific offense. The Report to the General Court was unanimously adopted by commission members. It presents the philosophical and policy bases for the guidelines. The recommendation of the Report have been incorporated into the sentencing guidelines legislation, which is presently before the Legislature.
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Despite one of their best performances of the year, Concordia came up short in overtime against Greensburg, losing 73-70 Saturday in the IHSAA 3A Boys Basketball State Championship.
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An All-American member of the 1981 NCAA Men's Division Basketball Championship team will visit Jefferson Middle School Thursday at the height of March Madness.
Homestead High School senior Elijah Zavala has committed to play football at the University of Saint Francis beginning fall 2013.
An open house at Parkview Field will let the community through the gates from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 30, before opening day on April 11.
Bishop Luers High School announced Tuesday that seniors John Wellman and Adam Reust would sign with Indiana Tech to continue their athletic careers.
The Greensburg Pirates are state champions for the first time in school history. And Saturday night's Class 3A win didn't come easy.
High school grads from Allen County helped the Indiana Tech wrestling team finish 16th at the NAIA National Championships. The team was ranked 16th in the postseason NAIA Top 20 Poll, according to the university.
Two of Indiana's top underclassmen, James Blackmon Jr. and Trey Lyles, are among 18 players chosen to this year's Boys Junior All-Star team.
The Bishop Dwenger Lady Saints softball team will teach the fundamentals of softball during the fifth annual softball clinic.
For the second time in two years, the University of Saint Francis men's soccer team has been selected to receive the NAIA men's soccer Buffalo Funds Five Star Champions of Character Award.
Elias Rojas, shown to the left with Johnny, the mascot for the Fort Wayne Tincaps baseball team, continues to win road races throughout northeast Indiana. This past weekend he claimed his third win in a row when he was the top, overall runner in the Kilt 5K in Fort Wayne. His time for the five-kilometer race was 15:20. He also recently won the Fanny Freezer 5K in Fort Wayne with a time of 15:50.
The Indiana Tech track and field team has started the outdoor season with a clean sweep of the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC) Track & Field Athletes of the Week following strong season debuts at the Coastal Caroline University Shamrock Invitational in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
The Indiana Tech track team opened its 2013 outdoor season at the Coastal Carolina University Shamrock Invitational in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina over the weekend with some great efforts at Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium. The Warriors faced top notch NCAA Division I/II competition from Ohio State, Costal Carolina, St. Augustine, Purdue, Murray State, and Boston University among many others.
A graduate of Bishop Dwenger High School has been named to the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics 2012-13 Division II Men's Basketball All-America team.
The Indiana Tech bowling teams competed at the Intercollegiate Team Championships sectional qualifier at Texas Star Lanes in Las Vegas over the weekend. The Warrior men finished in 17th place and the women came in 13th.
Northrop High School entered the first game of the IHSAA 4A Regional Championship Saturday against New Haven High School with hopes of duplicating a previous win when the teams met in the regular season. But despite having a 9-point lead with 5 minutes left in the 4th, the Bruins wouldn't make it to the next round, falling 65-60 to the Bulldogs.
The Fort Wayne Mad Ants have planned an evening for hops and hoops lovers alike at a beer tasting Thursday, March 21.
Frank Gaines scored 23 points to lead IPFW to a 91-72 victory over Oakland in the quarterfinals of the Summit League tournament Sunday night.
Steve Emerson finished the Summit City Basketball League season with a stack of statistics and a view to another year.
Three girls from state basketball championship teams headline the list of this year's Indiana Junior All-Stars.
Eighteen girls basketball players have been chosen for the Indiana Junior All-Star team. The core group of six players will compete in all four games — two against Kentucky's Junior All-Stars on June 7 and 8 and two against the Indiana Senior All-Stars on June 10 and 12. The other 12 players were will compete in one game each against Kentucky and the Indiana Senior All-Stars.
Six of Indiana's top scorers and four girls players who led their teams to the state finals headline Hoosier Basketball Magazine's Top 60 basketball camp this year.
When it came to hitting the links, Steve Danser had accepted for years a golf destiny of shooting about 100.
The Indiana Tech men's golf team was in Sebring, Fla., Sunday through Tuesday at Sun N' Lake Golf & Country Club for the third annual Warner University Classic to open their spring schedule.
McDonald's and the Fort Wayne Mad Ants have put a Bishop Luers High School student among their February McDonald's High School Players of the Month.
The Bishop Dwenger Lady Saints softball team will teach the fundamentals of softball during the fifth annual softball clinic.
No incredible finish. Just two incredible twin brothers with two dozen points apiece, and a very good team around them.
The Northern Indiana Golf Show will take place at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum. Show hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 9, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 10. Tickets are $6.
The Homestead Spartans captured the 2013 City High School Hockey Championship with a 4-1 victory over Leo.
The Indiana Tech women's basketball team went 13-18 this season and posted an 11-11 record in conference play. The team finished sixth in the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference and not without the help of three local athletes.
Three Bishop Dwenger High School athletes recently signed to participate in collegiate sports at different colleges and universities, the high school announced.
Snider High School graduate Nick Lewis helped lead the Warriors to a final record of 21-10 and a fourth-place finish in the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference, Indiana Tech officials announced Tuesday.
The Bishop Dwenger Lady Saints softball team will host a fundamentals of softball clinic in March.
Carroll High School won Saturday's Homestead Invitational at Homestead with Sydney Ulrey's commanding performance on the beam.
The South Side Lady Archers faced a tough task to make their first-ever trip to state. The Warsaw Lady Tigers had just one loss on the season and were playing a home game in the "Tiger Den."
In game 2 of the 2013 City Hockey Championship Tournament, Bishop Dwenger took on the Summit City Panthers. The Saints stuck first on a 1st-period goal, then added 2 in the 3rd period to defeat the Panthers 3-1.
Frank Gaines scored 17 points and Luis Jacobo had 15 as IPFW beat Oakland 77-71 Wednesday night, snapping the Golden Grizzlies' seven-game winning streak.
The 2013 City Hockey Championship tournament started Wednesday, Feb. 21, with Northrop battling Carroll in game 1.
The Fort Wayne Mad Ants and McDonald's have partnered to recognize two outstanding high school basketball players in the Fort Wayne community as the McDonald's High School Players of the Month. The January honorees, VJ Beachem and Courtney Smith, will be recognized at an upcoming Mad Ants home game.
Snider battled the one-loss Berries from Logansport but fell short 56-50 in game 1 of the 2013 Girls Regional Basketball Championship.
Pairings for the 103rd annual boys state basketball tournament were drawn Sunday.
Bishop Dwenger emptied the defensive playbook in the first quarter, testing East Noble early with zone and man schemes. Combined with a 50 percent shooting frame, the Saints built on an 18-7 advantage and defeated the Knights, 54-28, in a nonconference game Friday night.
The six teams that make up the Fort Wayne High School Hockey Association finished the regular season Wednesday.
The Indiana Tech baseball team will open its 2013 campaign on Friday, Feb. 15, with a four-game series against the defending national champions, and No. 1 ranked Tennessee Wesleyan College.
For the better part of two and a half quarters, Angola played neck and neck with Concordia in the Bishop Dwenger Sectional finals Saturday. However, as the third quarter wore on, and the Cadets continued to drive inside, the Hornets put their emotions on their sleeves, something uncharacteristic of the team.
Video from Saturday's semistate wrestling meet at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum is online at fwdailynews.com.
South Side met Homestead for the final game of the girls basketball sectional at Homestead.
Notre Dame is expected to sign its best recruiting class in at least five years when the letters of intent finish rolling in.
The Girls Swim Sectional preliminaries at South Side High School had teams reaching for top spots to qualify for Saturday's meet.
More than 125 basketball teams of third- through eighth-grade boys and girls will participate in the 13th annual Kids Helping Kids Charity Basketball Invitational Feb. 8-10 at Spiece Fieldhouse.
Fort Wayne Sport Club will host a fan forum at 7:45 p.m. Monday, Feb. 4, to discuss a newly-formed Indianapolis pro soccer team, and their vision and plans for the future.


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I was wondering how you fill your ceramic pots so that they can be easily moved for winter storage. I don't want to fill mine completely with potting soil or I will never be able to move it. Any suggestions? |
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I fill them as normal, but I put them on wheeled carts that are specially made for large planters. |
- Posted by blumbybaby 5 (My Page) on Wed, May 30, 07 at 18:48
I turn a plastic pot upside down and put in the bottom of the larger pot and fill around it with packing peanuts. Works great and helps with drainage. |
- Posted by albert_135 Sunset 2 or 3 (My Page) on Mon, Jun 4, 07 at 13:51
I to have put a pot upside down within the larger pot. I cannot comment on the packing peanuts. |
Packing peanuts have worked for me. The only problem is that if you want to empty your pots and re-use the potting soil, you have to pick the packing peanuts out of the dirt because it all mixes together to some extent. ... I use soda cans, yogurt containers, even juice bottles in the bottom of my pots. |
Late to the conversation, but... I use packing peanuts, but I contain them inside plastic shopping bags, like the ones Target insists on foisting on us. Fill the bag 2/3 of the way, tie it shut, and tuck it into the bottom of the pot. It's much easier to clean up at the end of the season! |
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Max Occupancy: 4 guests (up to 3 children)3-star Portland hotel in Portland Arts District, walk to Portland Museum of Art
Located in Portland Arts District, this hotel is steps from Charles Q. Clapp House, Portland Museum of Art, and Children's Museum of Maine. Victoria Mansion and Wadsworth-Longfellow House are also within 10 minutes.
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A restaurant, an indoor pool, and a fitness center are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and a free airport shuttle are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a sauna, and a conference center are onsite.
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You Can Support Alternative Energy Initiatives Through Electric Choice
Saving Our Planet Is the Thing to Do
Electrical choice has opened up new doors for people to carefully select how they receive their power, one of the largest factors in global pollution and environmental destruction. Taking a lesson from a hero of yesteryear, we will look at some of the renewable energy options available from the planet.
Yes, there are ways to produce electricity using the Earth itself. Geothermal plants tap into the vast amount of heat pent up under the surface of the planet. The heat is typically used to cause water to boil, releasing steam that drives the turbines in the plant. The inside of the planet is kept hot due to pressure, so geothermal plants are a viable electrical source for the long term. They are more difficult to create, mostly due to needing to tunnel miles into the crust of the planet.
The sun is essentially just a giant fireball in space, but on our world it provides light that can be transformed into electricity by solar panels. Once the light from the sun travels across the solar system, into the atmosphere, and strikes a panel, the material releases an electron and causes electrical flow. As the sun strikes roughly half the planet at any given time, it is a widespread power source. The main downside is that certain areas do not receive as much solar energy as others, which can have an impact on the viability of it as a primary power source. In the United States, this should not be an issue.
Changing pressure and temperature in the air causes it to move about the planet, generating wind. Windmills have tapped into this energy for centuries, using large fans to create rotational force. Since rotational force is the primary way we produce electricity, any area with high winds becomes a potential electrical farm. You can find many of them out on the plains and in the Southwest portion of the country.
Hydrogen dioxide is almost everywhere on the planet, and luckily for us it can be used to produce electricity. Water does not tend to sit in one place, being a liquid, so it flows and goes. When a dam with turbines is set up in its path, the water flow causes the turbines to turn, producing electricity.
While admittedly a bit of a stretch, a heart signifies life, and biomass fuel options are becoming more sophisticated with time and research. Biomass basically just means "a living thing that takes up space," but it refers specifically to fuels like corn and wood. The list of potential sources of biomass power is actually quite large, and the impact on the environment is about the same as farming crops for food.
The Power (of Choice) Is Yours
While keeping our planet alive and healthy should be the primary goal in your choice, it is only reasonable to expect that you look for the least expensive option or at least one in a reasonable price range. You can look on websites like www.Electric.com for energy rates in your area.
Ruth Samuels is a financial advisor and an environmental health advocate. She blogs frequently and enjoys helping her readers save money.


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blackbears are usually pretty skiddish around people but if humans aren't around much then they'll get brave decide to chechout a camp and have a snack and a chew toy. my boss had an issue with a blackbear that liked to bath in his spring fed cow troughs. the only problem was they had a pipe sticking up through the middle so once the water level reached a certain point is would drain out and away from the trough. well mr blackbear didn't like taking a bath with those pipes poking him in the butt the whole time so he learned how to unscrew them...my boss had to patrol his troughs at least 3 times a week to make sure his cows weren't visiting empty troughs. they are clever things..usually they'll shy away from people though unless you get close to their cubs or catch them after their 5 month nap time
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Harold Steen - RIP
Harold Steen, age 72.
The Michigan Chess Association is saddened by the death of hall of fame member and Detroit scholastic chess icon, Harold Steen on Wednesday, September 24th. Please send personal anecdotes and pictures to firstname.lastname@example.com by 10/03/08 for inclusion in the next issue of Michigan Chess. These can also be viewed on Kevin Fite's website http://www.detroitcitychessclub.com/.
It is with great sadness that we hear of the passing of the Godfather of Detroit Scholastic Chess, Coach Harold Steen. Coach Steen was instrumental in bringing scholastic chess into prominence. He has touched the lives of so many through his teaching of the game and the sharing of his wisdom and knowledge. I am particularly reminded of his words to me every time the D3C is in session. He expressed to me how appreciative and proud of the work that we at the D3C were doing with the members of our club. He stated that it was an important job and that it was especially important that Black Men are stepping up to do it. He stated that the example that we set through the time that we give will go along way in the lives of the children and youth that we serve. To Coach Steen we say Thank You for your example. May we, in some way, measure up to it.
Sherman L. Redden Sr.
Executive Director Detroit City Chess Club
Detroit lost one of its greatest champions of children, Coach Harold Steen (Known as the Godfather of the Detroit Chess Scene). I met Coach Steen several years ago by one of my coaching colleagues Glenn Smith. One of the first things I noticed about him was his gentleness with each kid he taught. He had great patience with each of his students. He was able to take to kids to the highest levelsof their chess game. Coach Steen gave me plenty of valuable advice in the beginning stages of my coaching profession. I will always remember those conversations because it made me a much better coach, teacher and mentor. He will be dearly missed by all that knew him.
Kevin Fite: Founder of Detroit City Chess Club
[Event "East Detroit (EDO/5/16)"]
[Site "East Detroit, MI"]
[Date "1989.16.05"]
[White "Mellen, Steve"]
[Black "Steen, Harold"]
[Result "0-1"]
[WhiteElo "1985"]
[BlackElo "1755"]
1. Nf3 Nf6 2. g3 g6 3. Bg2 Bg7 4. O-O O-O 5. d3 d6 6. c4 Nc6 7. Nc3 e5 8. Rb1Nh5 9. Qc2 f5 10. b4 f4 11. Ne4 h6 12. Bb2 g5 13. b5 Ne7 14. Rbc1 Nf5 15. g4Nf6 16. Nxf6+ Bxf6 17. gxf5 Bxf5 18. e4 Bd7 19. d4 g4 20. Ne1 f3 21. Bh1 Bg522. Qd1 Bf4 23. Nd3 Bxh2+ 24. Kxh2 Qh4+ 25. Kg1 g3 0-1
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RIP Mr. Steen.
- Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at 9:23:00 AM CDT
I know this may be late but I rather it be late than never. I wanted to start off by saying that I am truly sadden by the death of Coach Steen and that he will always be remembered in my heart. I can remember being in my third grade class as I awaited for our first chess coach, Coach Steen to walk in. Right then I knew that I would like the game as he taught me and I would later learn to like him after bring something to my school that we have never had. But later I was sadden because he had left Clinton Elementary school and went to Bates Academy. But it was not long for us to meet up again. I went to Hutchins Middle school my eighth grade year and begun to pick up chess from where i left off. As I played in the Scholastic tournaments I saw him and could not figure out where I have met him before. After talking to him and playing him in one game of chess I decide to ask him if he had indeed taught chess at Clinton and he replied yes he did teach there.
Since then I made it my mission to make sure I spoke to him because if it wasn't for the days he did come to teach me chess I would have never thought about playing as an eighth grader. So I dedicate my WHOLE chess career to him because it was him who introduced me to this great game. And I will always hold that last game I had with him at the 2007 at the Motor City Open. RIP Mr. Steen. Love,
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With NFL training camps and the preseason schedule kicking off, optimism is bubbling for football fans everywhere. Recent history suggests that five of the twelve teams that make the playoffs in 2012 will be teams that didn't appear in the postseason last year. San Francisco was a prime example, going from 6-10 to 13-3 en route to the NFC Championship Game.
What teams have a chance to surprise in 2012 and exceed expectations? Let's take a look at a few teams who may be flying under the radar.
Buffalo Bills: The Bills were off to a hot start last season, going 5-2 in their first seven games, including a win over the Patriots, but injuries took their toll in the second half. Buffalo dropped eight of their final nine games to finish 6-10 and out of the playoffs for the 12th straight year. The Bills refused to sit on their hands during the offseason, as they signed Mario Williams, the top free agent who agreed to a six year deal worth $100 million, half of which is guaranteed.
Adding to the pass rush is Mark Anderson, who inked a deal worth $19.5 million over four years. He had 10 sacks a year ago for New England. The two pass rushing ends will help Kyle Williams and Marcell Dareus form one of the league's top defensive lines. Buffalo added cornerback Stephon Gilmore via the draft and have bolstered their defense immensely. If Ryan Fitzpatrick can guide the offense successfully, the Bills could make the playoffs for the first time since 1999.
Seattle Seahawks: The Seahawks finished 7-9 in 2011, the same mark as in 2010, but there was no fluke playoff appearance for the team. Tarvaris Jackson proved to not be the answer at quarterback last season as Seattle tossed only 15 touchdown passes for the year. Rookie Doug Baldwin led the team with 51 catches for 788 yards, both anemic totals to lead a team with. Marshawn Lynch ran for 1,204 yards and 12 scores last year but has to duck a suspension for his recent DUI.
Jackson likely won't start this year under center, as Seattle signed former Green Bay backup Matt Flynn to a three year deal worth $19.5 million. It's unlikely that the Seahawks ponied up that kind of cash to have him sit on the bench. Mike Williams is gone from the receiver corps but Seattle did add Braylon Edwards this week and T.O. The defense is young and solid, allowing the sixth fewest points in the league last season. With a couple breaks, Seattle could be a sleeper.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: No one is projecting the Bucs will make the postseason, but after a dismal 4-12 season, where Tampa Bay dropped their final 10 games and saw coach Raheem Morris fired, there is room for optimism. The Bucs were extremely aggressive in free agency, signing wide receiver Vincent Jackson, guard Carl Nicks and cornerback Jason Wright. The team then added tight end Dallas Clark after moving Kellen Winslow Jr. to Seattle.
Greg Schiano was successful at Rutgers and has the ability to turn the Buccaneers in the right direction. They more than likely won't be a playoff team in 2012 but who knows about the future. It can't be worse than a year ago.
Who do you think might be better than expected in 2012?


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Dropped in by chance and glad we did. Best buffalo chic fingers ever put in my mouth. Very clean and cozy place. Will be back.
Dropped in by chance and glad we did. Best buffalo chic fingers ever put in my mouth. Very clean and cozy place. Will be back.
The Garlic Parmesan wings are very good! We have eaten there before and enjoyed it. Friendly service too.
We can never eat all that we're served. They have a great variety, and it is reasonably priced. Try the onion rings, honey/mustard wings, and burgers!
We could find hardly anything open when we got to Townsend after dark. Hungry and just wanting to eat, we settled on the one place we saw that was open, which was "Wings R Us". My husband and I ordered a regular burger and fries. We were shocked when they arrived, for they were HUGE, and actually quite delicious. My... More
Just a small place but with delicious tasty wings. The staff is always friendly and pleasant to chat with. Nothing fancy but great wings, served quickly.
Its more like fast food, they do have beer :) Young girl that waited on us was very nice. If the owner was the women on front porch, not so nice.
We have been here on several occasions and the food is always good. My only complaint would be. Please leave the family life at home. Too many people were going in and out of the kitchen. Also, no hugging and smooching by employees during business hours. Ruins the atmosphere.
My wife & I have been here several times in the past. The wings (bone in & boneless) are quite flavorful with many different sauces. Burgers??? Hand pressed and more than a meal without the fries! I ordered a burger & 10 wings and left So stuffed!!! It was awesome!!! Going back this year! Leave a generous tip! R. Kotrba... More
Close to home we eat there once a week. Try the naked spicy honey mustard or the naked garlic parmasean wings there my favorites.
Super tiny restaurant. Staff was nice. Service was fast. My hubby is a wing connoisseur and thought these were better than most well known wing places. Price was reasonable! I would recommend!
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Serves 12; 2 mini-muffins per serving
Banana isn't the only fruit to contribute flavor and moistness to these muffins — they also include fresh orange juice and applesauce or strawberries. Bake a batch to have handy for quick 100-calorie snacks, to pack in lunch boxes or brown bags, and to grab when you're on the run.
Cooking spray
1½ cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
½ cup mashed banana (about 1 medium)
½ cup fresh orange juice
¼ cup egg substitute
¼ cup unsweetened applesauce or 1 cup diced hulled strawberries
1 tablespoon olive or canola oil
2 teaspoons poppy seeds
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly spray one 24-cup mini-muffin pan or two 12-cup mini-muffin pans with cooking spray. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Make a well in the center.
Add the remaining ingredients to the well, whisking until the flour is just moistened but no flour is visible. Spoon the batter into the muffin cups.
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Calories 111
Total Fat 1.5 g
Saturated Fat 0.0 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1.0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 130 mg
Carbohydrates 22 g
Fiber 1 g
Sugars 9 g
Protein 2 g
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Posted by Michelle Beeson on the eBusiness & Channel Strategy Professionals Blog on April 9, 2014
Consumers are embracing an increasing number of devices and touchpoints to shop – this we know and at Forrester we call this the mobile mind shift. But eBusiness professionals still need to figure out the relative influence each touchpoint has on their customers' shopping behavior in order to determine where to focus their efforts. Should you follow the likes of House of Fraser with a mobile first web presence? How do your customers use your digital presence for research pre-purchase?
Forrester's new retail segmentation helps eBusiness executives answer these questions by providing a framework to map out the complex ecosystem of touchpoints and devices their customers use to shop. The segmentation identifies increasingly sophisticated multi-touchpoint shopping behaviors and helps eBusiness executives to identify critical touchpoints to create the most relevant shopping experiences for customers across markets.
Our new report focuses on the nuances of shopper behavior across European markets and Martin Gill's recent report provides a global overview.
Here's how European shoppers differ:
Posted by Adam Silverman on the eBusiness & Channel Strategy Professionals Blog on August 20, 2013
A few weeks ago I visited a new prototype store from a major U.S. retailer in order to learn more about their omnichannel strategy. Expecting a customer-centric experience that seamlessly connects the digital and physical stores, I was disappointed to see what appeared to be a misguided omnichannel deployment, with an experience that was actually inferior to one without enhanced technology. Here's why:
Posted by Carrie Johnson on the eBusiness & Channel Strategy Professionals Blog on June 30, 2012
After years of fighting for a voice in the organization, eBusiness leaders are finding themselves in the spotlight. Some all-stars command total compensation packages of more than $1 million and others -- like this example from retailer FinishLine -- step into new roles like Chief Digital Officer. We believe that in the next few years many eBusiness professionals will graduate to titles like VP of Digital Strategy and VP of Multichannel Strategy, reporting directly into CEOs or to VPs of Distribution/Channels.
What's driving the graduation of eBusiness out of the halls of IT and marketing and into the C-Suite? Two words -- mobile and multichannel. This is about so much more than apps and in-store inventory lookup. Mobile is finally enabling many of the multichannel programs that eBusiness professionals have evangelized for years. Some eBusiness teams were already serving as digital centers of excellence for business units and product lines and taking ownership of mobile strategies: In a survey of eBusiness professionals, the majority -- more than 70% -- reported that they have responsibility for the mobile channel. But suddenly, all eyes are on eBusiness teams to develop the firms' digital strategies for what were traditionally considered offline channels as well.
Posted by Martin Gill on the eBusiness & Channel Strategy Professionals Blog on April 27, 2012
I'm constantly searching for great examples of agile commerce practitioners. These are hard to find, and it's rare to come across any one organization that exemplifies everything that we believe an agile business needs to be.
Dynamic. Willing to take calculated risks. Organized for cross-touchpoint customer engagement. A clear vision for the future with the customer firmly at the center.
In the various interviews I do, I frequently find that I end up talking about a British retail icon.
Marks and Spencer.
So what's so special about M&S, you may ask. Well, not only is M&S a digital innovator in the space of video and its use of social media, but under the leadership of its Chief Executive Mark Bolland it is transforming itself into a truly multichannel organization. With a clear ambition to be the "UK's leading multichannel retailer," M&S has set itself a stretching target.
Posted by Jost Hoppermann on the Application Development & Delivery Professionals Blog on October 5, 2011
A few days ago at Oracle OpenWorld 2011, I attended a presentation from one of the major consulting companies. The topic: banking in 2020. I heard about big data, the need for real-time analysis of information (in particular from the Internet), and a few other trends. While many of these trends were not new, I could only agree that they would be important in the future, as they align with Forrester's 2008 research on what banking will look like in the future. (If you are interested in details regarding Forrester's research on this topic, please see "Financial Services Of The Future: Collaborative Competition Will Be The Norm" and "Banking IT In 2023 Updated," keeping in mind that 2023 is a metaphor for a longer-term perspective.) However, there was one statement within the presentation that I seriously disagree with.
Posted by Andy Hoar on the eBusiness & Channel Strategy Professionals Blog on June 9, 2011
Recently two colleagues of mine, Patti Freeman Evans and Martin Gill, put their respective cities' shopping meccas to the multichannel test. The question: To what extent were bricks and mortar retailers on Fifth Ave in New York and Oxford Street in London using their physical stores to advertise and promote their digital channels?
Eager not to be left out...and curious to see how my city of Chicago would fare…I paid a visit to our world famous "Magnificent Mile" to see if/how bricks and mortar retailers promoted a connection to their own digital channels.
As I walked both sides of Michigan Ave (home to retailers such as Northface, Macys and Gap…as well as high-end retailers such as Tiffanys, Louis Vuitton, and Chanel)…I thought to myself, would Chicago be different from London and New York? Would America's heartland have a better feel for a large and growing number of shoppers today who may physically "be" in stores but whose shopping "attention" may reside elsewhere?
Some findings:
Posted by Jost Hoppermann on the Application Development & Delivery Professionals Blog on May 31, 2011
In 2006, Forrester found that organizational structure, internal enterprise goal systems, and most urgent business requirements were key obstacles on many firms' journey toward broad multichannel solutions with rich cross-channel capabilities. At that time, a few advanced firms tried to establish a multichannel organization, an organizational layer to coordinate multichannel requirements and solutions between the different business groups and the IT organization. Has this changed over the past five years?
Posted by Martin Gill on the eBusiness & Channel Strategy Professionals Blog on March 28, 2011
In celebration of the fact that my Forrester Boss, Patti Freeman Evans, was over this week in London, we thought we'd go on a multichannel retail shopping tour of London to see just how well some major UK retailers are integrating their on- and offline channels and enticing their shoppers into engaging with them online.
The answer is sadly, not very well at all.
Hitting Oxford Street on a sunny Friday at lunch time, we performed an eyes-on tour of a rough cross-section of some of the better-known UK brands. We went looking for exciting new uses of technology disrupting the in-store environment. Examples of beautifully integrated online/offline/mobile channels placing the customer at the heart of the brand experience. Innovative applications of technology that seamlessly blended the digital and physical brands, enticing shoppers into engaging with these premier retailers both now, and later when they got home. Or even, how excitingly, via their mobile phones.
So while a hungry band of devotees of the fruit-flavored tech-god gathered outside the Apple Store, not realizing that just round the corner they could get their paws on a new iPad 2, sans queue, we started our shopping trip.
Flippancy aside, we were looking specifically for how well multichannel retailers are integrating physical and digital channels.
The results were (depressing) surprising :
Posted by Stephen Powers on the Application Development & Delivery Professionals Blog on June 29, 2010
Recently on a cross-country flight, I was just waking up when the flight attendant asked me what I wanted for lunch. She was a little annoyed because I kept her waiting while I looked through the magazine for food choices, and gummed up the whole works. And who could blame her for being annoyed? She had a whole bunch of people to get serve. I made a hasty selection and mistakenly picked the healthy snack box (organic pumpkinflas granola and apple slices instead of pepperoni and a chocolate chip cookie).
About an hour later, I had some serious hunger pains and would have killed for one of those old-school gummy chicken casserole airline dinners.
What would have solved this? A proper online engagement architecture, naturally. I usually print my boarding passes out ahead of time. So why doesn't an airline print out the food choices under the boarding pass, or distribute via mobile devices as people increasingly use them for check-in? The airlines could provide other information, too, like how full the flight is, and whether NBC in the Sky will show something good like "The Office" or something not-so-good like "The Marriage Ref".
So, what's the problem? Content management and delivery systems aren't unified. There are all kinds of opportunities to present rich, consistent, engaging multichannel experiences by integrating technologies such as content management, customer relationship management, document output management, email campaign management, and others. But these are still siloed, due to legacy issues as well as market dynamics (there is no unified solution on the market).


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Tips that Make PHP Learning Easier for Beginners Third Article
PHP is the most popular programming language which has a strong hand behind certain powerful and pervasive web applications. To illustrate few of such applications we have Facebook and WordPress.
For developers who aspire to learn a new language, getting familiar with PHP can be a daunting task. So, below we have gathered tips that come straight from the kitty of expert PHP developer and coders. These tips will prove to be highly useful and of extreme assistance to those who wish to master this programming language in the quickest possible time:
Start with OOP – As a key tip, always start with OOP. For beginners, it is important to get familiar with background in the object-oriented programming (OO) just before diving straight into learning PHP. Especially in case where the developer is from a non-tech industry, he/she must spend ample time in understanding the solid principles of software development. For them, object-oriented programming, version control, test driven development, debugging and design patterns are a must to be paid special attention.
Be open to ask in case you come across problems. The entire PHP community is available and lends a helpful and friendly support along with proving easy access to countless resources for the beginners. Entrenching oneself in such communities makes a lot of difference and upscale the level of learning.
Befriend Google – There is hardly anything that one cannot find on Google. Once you find a place in the PHP community, it becomes important to follow an increasingly important dictum. Always Google your queries before you actually go ahead and put forth the same in such expansive platform. Be a part of communities encompassing smart people who connect to chat, discover ideas, and help each another.
Getting Open Source Projects – It is recommended to place hands on a number of open-source projects to grip the basics. This helps in getting knowledge of source code and learning through the exposure of industry veterans. Also, when it comes to hiring developers, a person who has worked on an OSS project with potential to contribute to company is preferred.
Go ahead and Do It – While learning PHP, thought process must not overpower the potential to start and perform. A PHP beginner should be fast to develop the application without hesitation. The most suitable way of judging if a task can be done is only through giving it a try. It is simple for anyone to program PHP and any problem that arises can be easily solved, if one is consistently on it.
Say No to Coding Burnout- Always find a mentor who can render assistance regarding these early steps. Talking about this, IRC is considered as a very good option, yet a person who can be approached is much better.
Try Drupal – PHP coders are advised to take up coding project to know the code, the people involved as well as the customs. The continuous hands in the given field help in code improvements in patches and guides how a one can be a better community member.


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View Poll Results: Which name for our boy?
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November 19th, 2013 09:56 PM #6Senior Member
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I love Frederick!
And Darcy is not bad, but is sounds too girlish.
November 19th, 2013 11:01 PM #8
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Already 10 months old!
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We call her Daisy
in honor of my mom.
November 19th, 2013 11:29 PM #10
For my money, it's between Frederick and Darcy. William is a gorgeous name, but it's overdone. Way too popular here. Although William Darcy is a gorgeous combination, it's almost the name of the main character from Pride & Prejudice - Fitzwilliam Darcy. Anyway...
I'm a huge fan of Frederick and I think it'd work really well in Australia. Freddie is an adorable nickname. I prefer Frederick Darcy over Frederick Luke. If you go with Darcy, I'd choose a different middle name. I just don't think Darcy Luke has much pizazz.First baby due on September 7, 2015!
Audrey - Beatrice - Clara - Daphne - Jane - Margaret - Susannah - Violet
August - Barnaby - Edward - Frederick - Henry - Rupert - Theodore - Walter
November 20th, 2013 12:04 AM #12Emiliana Pari Debuts July 2014Soren Pasha, Caspian Bardia, Raphael
Camellia, Valentina
November 20th, 2013 12:50 AM #14
My thoughts as an Aussie:
Princess Mary's fairy tale romance with Prince Frederik makes Frederick familiar despite its rare use. It's a great choice.
There is no doubt that as a teen he will be called Freddo by other students- but I think that's pretty cool, actually. It will just be a natural nickname.


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NEW YORK - Good morning, Matt! Almost lost in the overheated speculation about whether Katie Couric will become an evening news anchor for CBS is the real possibility that someone else may soon sit next to Matt Lauer on the "Today" show set.
"Today" is one of the most important TV news programs - certainly the most profitable - and it hasn't faced a talent transition since early 1997.
While NBC artfully executed the turnover from Tom Brokaw to Brian Williams on "Nightly News" over a two-year period, it will have no such luxury this time. Within the next two months, NBC will know whether it has to replace Couric quickly, or not at all.
There's a growing consensus within the industry that Couric will leave. Ultimately, though, it's one person's decision and she hasn't dropped any public hints about whether she'll opt for a new challenge or the comforts of home.
If she does leave, it's a strong bet her successor will be one of four women: Campbell Brown, Ann Curry, Natalie Morales or Meredith Vieira.
"It's an unusual situation, bordering on unique, given that Katie is one of the few bona fide superstars in the history of television news. It's not a routine talent change," said former CBS News President Andrew Heyward, who stressed he has no inside knowledge about what NBC is thinking.
The "Today" show history offers clear examples of how to, and how not to, make a transition.
Lauer's takeover from Bryant Gumbel in January 1997 was seamless. The two men were close friends, and Lauer was familiar to "Today" viewers as the show's news anchor. It had no impact on the show's winning streak, then in its early days. "Today" has won every week in the morning show ratings for 10 years, three months and counting.
Several years earlier, NBC executives provided a textbook case of a disastrous talent change when they forced out Jane Pauley in favor of Deborah Norville. They quickly minimized the damage in April 1991 by dumping Norville and installing a largely unproven Couric.
It's safe to say that worked out pretty well.
Hiring a morning show host is a tricky thing, dependent to a large degree on a hunch. It's not like installing a new White House correspondent, for example, where you look at the track record of reporting and tapes of a candidate's work and know what you're going to get.
A morning show host needs to click with her co-workers, and must be a person viewers will feel comfortable welcoming into their homes before that first cup of coffee. The person must be able to confidently interview Condoleezza Rice, then make a rice pilaf with Martha Stewart a half-hour later.
"You can't find someone who believes that one is more important than the other," said Steve Friedman, a former "Today" executive producer.
The biggest trap NBC can fall into is trying to replace Couric with someone just like her, agreed Friedman and Heyward.
"What I would try to do is figure out what core quality (Couric) has that connects with viewers," Heyward said. "In my view, it's authenticity. People perceive her as a real person who has dealt with real issues and is not a television robo-anchor in any way."
That's what NBC should emulate, he said. NBC has probably already done market research on potential successors, with that being most useful in detecting any visceral negative reactions, he said.
Friedman said he'd try to get to know the person as best he can. "In the end, the people who do morning television are not actors," he said. "In morning television, the real you comes out no matter who it is."
The executive who would most likely make the gut call in this case is Jeff Zucker, the NBC Universal chief whose career took off after successfully producing the "Today" show for several years.
NBC has quietly exposed Brown and Morales to the morning audience. Brown is the weekend "Today" co-host with Lester Holt, and Morales is the sub news anchor when Curry is off on assignment.
Brown, 37, is a former White House correspondent, has reported from Iraq and covered presidential campaigns. The Louisiana native also did some memorable work in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. She joined NBC in the late 1990s after a local news career that took her from Kansas to Virginia to Baltimore and Washington.
The 33-year-old Morales, a former Air Force "brat" who grew up overseas, began her career at a cable network covering the Bronx. She worked at an NBC affiliate in Hartford, Conn., before joining MSNBC as an anchor in 2002.
Curry, 49, has been the "Today" news anchor since 1997. Given this role, the fact she's not seen as the slam-dunk favorite to succeed Couric may be telling. NBC recently gave her another big job, as co-anchor of "Dateline NBC."
Vieira has exhibited the versatility expected in this role. She's a six-time Emmy-winning newswoman and one-time "60 Minutes" correspondent. At "The View" since 1997, each day she specializes in the chatty, women-friendly topics that dominate much of morning shows.
The 52-year-old personality is also available; her contract at "The View" expires this summer. She didn't deny interest in the "Today" job when questioned last month by CNN.
"I never predict what's going to happen next, because my career has been so bizarre," she said. "Who would have predicted that I would go from `60 Minutes' to `The View' to `Who Wants to Be a Millionaire'? That's not normal."
NBC takes pride in its farm team, however, and tends to prefer promoting from within.
One thing that's important is to make a decision quickly if Couric decides to leave, Heyward said. Tryouts aren't likely to help.
"The notion of an on-air bake-off is just going to (anger) the people who backed the horse that didn't win," he said. "There's going to be a ton of attention focused on this and you're better off using that attention and that buzz to promote the person you've picked."
There are already indications that NBC is prepared to do exactly that.


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Think of hamburger, and what comes to mind for you?
Is it a fat juicy burger on a bun with lots of toppings; a casserole mixture with pasta and tomato sauce; or maybe a tasty old-fashioned meat loaf? There is a larger quantity of hamburger sold in most meat markets than any other beef product, since it is so versatile and generally less expensive.
Cooking with hamburger presents some food safety challenges. Hamburger should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160 degrees, because any bacteria on the surface of the beef that is ground will be distributed throughout the meat. It is recommended that you use a thermometer to check for doneness since the color of the meat is not a reliable indicator of doneness. When browning hamburger for use in a prepared dish, cook the meat until it is no longer pink.
There are some basic food preparation techniques that will help you make the most of the hamburger you are preparing. Using freshly ground beef will provide the best flavor if you are serving hamburger patties or steaks. When forming the beef patties or making a meat loaf, avoid overworking the meat. Mixing the hamburger too much can cause it to toughen, and the meatloaf will be more compressed. When purchasing hamburger, how do you know what grade to purchase? While you will have less shrinkage of the meat if you use a variety leaner than the regular ground beef, you will have better flavor if you have a little more fat included. 85 percent lean and 15 percent fat will give you a more flavorful hamburger, and you can use the leaner varieties for other dishes you prepare with ground beef.
The following recipe has been a great stand-by recipe for summer. When my sister attends potlucks, she is frequently asked to bring this salad.
Taco Salad
1 ½ pounds ground beef, browned, drained and cooled
1 bunch green onions, chopped
2 green or red peppers, diced
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
2 large tomatoes, diced
1 head iceberg lettuce, coarsely chopped
1 large bag original corn chips
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tablespoon cumin
½ teaspoon chili powder
1 pound Velveeta cheese (can use the Mexican variety) cut into ½ inch cubes
1 (10 oz.) can Rotel tomatoes with green chilies
Directions: In a saucepan combine the canned tomatoes, crushed garlic, cumin and chili powder with the Velveeta cheese. Cook over medium heat until the cheese is thoroughly melted. Stir well. In a large salad bowl layer the lettuce, browned hamburger, green onions, chopped peppers, chopped tomatoes, black beans and corn chips. Toss salad ingredients together. Pour cheese sauce over salad mixture and toss.
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MacroSolve Files Suit against Redbox Automated Retail, LLCBy Raju Shanbhag, TMCnet Contributor MacroSolve has filed a patent infringement suit against Redbox Automated Retail, LLC. According to MacroSolve, this suit pertains to the violation of MacroSolve's U.S. Patent No. 7,822,816. With this patent, the company delivers DecisionPoint Systems Inc., providing a complete range of mobile solutions that channelize operations, capture incremental revenue and enhance the customer experience. To simplify the installation process and provide immediate financial and operational improvements, Decision Point makes use of expert project management services and superior support. U.S. Patent No. 7,822,816 was issued to MacroSolve on October 26, 2010 by the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The patent, a considerable intellectual property asset to MacroSolve, further improves its strength as a major provider in the mobile solutions market. For more than 30 years, the company has been offering solutions that make use of the advanced mobility and RFID technologies, custom or off-the-shelf software and essential hardware. The company integrates this with expert project management services and improved support to simplify the installation process and offer immediate financial and operational improvements. "The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office awarded this patent to the Company on October 26, 2010 and extended our rights to defend the intellectual property through 2025. We fully intend to maximize shareholder benefits as we license infringers for the remaining thirteen years," stated Jim McGill, MacroSolve Chairman and CEO. Recently, the company executed a letter of intent with MEDL Mobile, Inc. According to the company, this letter offers the ability to monetize the mobile patent. Performing specific functions for the user on Apple (News - Alert) and Android platforms, MEDL Mobile develops, acquires and publishes a growing library of mobile applications. Apart from performing custom development for important customers such as Monster.com, New York Times Company, Teleflora, Telefonica (News - Alert) and Medtronic, the company also licenses its technology for a variety of purposes. Want to learn more about the latest in communications and technology? Then be sure to attend ITEXPO Miami 2013, Jan 29- Feb. 1 in Miami, Florida. Stay in touch with everything happening at ITEXPO (News - Alert). Follow us on Twitter. Edited by Braden Becker LATEST LEGAL NEWS